Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Together With You: A Gaara Story ❯ The Past (prologue) ( Prologue )

A/N: I do not own Gaara or any Naruto character except Shiruki, Hiruka and some others.

 

The Past

Prologue

 

 

Shiruki was walking through the forest, holding the hand of a red headed boy she knew as Gaara. She smiled at him. When she had first met him, Gaara was so emotionless and stand-offish. Now that they were hanging out every day, she had noticed a significant change in him. He had opened up to her and she was happy beyond words. She had shown him happiness and other emotions that he had been deprived of due to the villagers living in fear and killing his self esteem. She had restored it. And now they were best friends. She looked to Gaara and smiled, earning a shy smile in return. "So, Gaara, where to today?" she asked, her voice sweet music to his ears. She was his one and only true friend.

 

Gaara shrugged. "I don't know. Where do you wish to go to, Shiruki?" he asked, his voice lighter than the normal cold, lifeless one that usually sent chills down anyone's back. His red hair blew in the breeze as his icy blue eyes stared into his friend's.

 

Shiruki giggled. "Roof?" she smiled. Gaara nodded and was dragged to the rooftop by Shiruki. The wind blew her dark hair as she sat there contently. She had always loved the roof ever since Gaara had first brought her up here. But that was at least two years ago. Now, they were two years wiser. The villagers had accepted them. They did not fear them unless Shiruki or Gaara fell asleep. Their demons surfaced and attacked when they slept, not recalling anything the next morning. They had made that mistake once too many for the villagers' taste and they would not make it again. All they had was each other, along with Kankuro and Temari, and that was enough for both of them. Just being around each other brought joy to the other. "Isn't it beautiful, Gaara?" she asked, dazed as she looked out over all of the abandoned village they came to know as home. This one spot looked out over the whole place. It was the only secluded place that Gaara and Shiruki could truly be alone.

 

Gaara was snapped from his thoughts by Shiruki's angellic voice. He looked at her. Her long raven hair with red streaks blew in the wind as she sat cross legged on the roof, smiling that gorgeous smile of hers. Her icy blue eyes, that so closely resembled his own, shone in the moonlight. The moon gave her a goddess-like glow that made Gaara joyous to be in her presence. The two pinstripes on her cheeks gave her a cute appearance. He often dreamed of what she'd look like when she grew up. And it made him giddy. If he thought her beautiful now, then he'd love to see her once she was grown. The corner of his mouth curved in a crooked smile as he looked at her stare out over the village below them. He turned his attention back to the sight and nodded.

 

Shiruki smiled at him, seeing him looking at her and then nodding. She grabbed his hand, tenderly in hers, not breaking away from the beautiful sight of the moon shining over the lake. 'Could this moment get any better?' she asked herself with a look of pure joy and happiness. "Hey, Gaara? Tomorrow...let's get Kankuro and Temari to walk with us to that tree to get some food." She glanced at him in time to see him nodding. He was in thought. She could tell. She was all too familiar with that look. She just smiled as he grasped her hand. He laid back on the roof and stared up at the sky. Shiruki did the same and never lost her smile. They laid there, in silence, loving the company of the other.

 

The next day...

"Hurry up, kitty!" Shiruki smiled as she ran with Gaara to the tree, followed by a lazy Kankuro and an even less enthusiastic Temari. Shiruki suddenly crashed into someone, earning a grunt from him and a bounce from her feet to her butt on the ground. She whimpered and looked up at him. "I'm really sorry!" she blushed, bowing respectfully as soon as she got back up to her feet.

 

The man merely chuckled. "Not a problem. You and your friend seem to be quite energetic. And fast too!" he smiled. His dark eyes burned into Shiruki's icy blue ones. His dark hair was pulled back in a ponytail with his hair spikey at the end of the tail. He had red facial markings like special ops under his eyes on his cheeks. He had the cheesiest smile Shiruki had ever seen. He donned a black shirt that showed off his physique perfectly with a crimson vest and black pants. His shoes were ninja shoes and the color was the same red as the vest. "Oh, forgive me! Where are my manners....I am Hiruka Minamoshi. Nice to meet you, little one," he said with a bow.

 

Shiruki smiled and curtsied in response. "Nice to meet you, Hiruka-sensei. I'm Shiruki! And this is Gaara!" she said pointing to Gaara happily who glared in return. He still needed help on his people skills.

 

Hiruka's eyes widened in surprise. "Ah! So you're Shiruki! I was sent from the Leaf Village to train you. What luck I have!" he chuckled. Shiruki gave him a confused look. "Allow me to explain...Lord Hokage sees a special talent in you. I'm not exactly sure what...but I have no choice but to trust him," he smiled. "So you see...you'll have to come with me right away. I only have a month to train you. And we have alot to-"

 

Shiruki's eyes widened and she clutched onto Gaara. "No! I don't wanna leave!" she cried. "I am a Sand Village member and I will remain to be that way!" she sniffled. "I'm not going anywhere!" she cried as she hugged Gaara tighter.

 

Gaara wrapped his arm around her protectively and glared at Hiruka who sighed. "Believe me...I wish you could stay here as well...but Lord Hokage specifically told me to retrieve you. Once you're done, you are more than welcome to come back and regain your position in the village hidden in the sand. But now is not that time. Now, come on."

 

Temari looked from Kankuro to Gaara who looked a bit angry and hurt. This wasn't good. His anger set off the demon. He hand't learned to control it yet. Temari stepped up and glared at Hiruka. She turned her sights to Shiruki who was clutching to Gaara as if he were her only lifeline. "Shiru...it's only a couple of months...and he said you could come back," Temari said, trying to convince herself as well. She noticed Gaara's hold on her tighten and she sighed. "Gaara...she can make her own decisions." Gaara glared at her then lowered his head and dropped his arm from Shiruki's waist. Shiruki turned to Temari, tears streaming down her face. "How about this...you go now and Gaara, me, and Kankuro will wait for you. We won't do anything fun until you return to us," Temari smiled. "Sound good?" Shiruki sniffled and looked at Gaara who showed his sadness for the first time in a while. Shiruki lowered her head.

 

Shiruki looked back to Gaara before nodding at Temari. "Alright. But you can't change. And be sure to look after Gaara while I'm not here. I don't want him to go back the way he was. He's come so far..." she trailed off. She glanced at Gaara and saw him glare at Hiruka. She hugged him tightly and felt him hug her back after a while. "Don't ever forget me..." she whispered as she kissed his cheek. She pulled back to look at Gaara and saw his eyes water but he refused to let tears fall. He shook his head and Shiruki smiled the best she could. She reluctantly let go and walked over to Hiruka's side.

 

"Alright. Ready to go?" he asked with a smile. Shiruki glared at him and Temari and Kankuro laughed, earning a glare from Gaara. They stopped and averted their glances. Hiruka smiled and lifted Shiruki up on his shoulders. He started to walk away. That was the last Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro ever saw of Shiruki.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A/N: The story begins in the next chapter. This is my first fanfic so be nice. I'm not gonna beg you to R&R cuz personally...I find that rather annoying....